ICAR and NDDB sign MoU to strengthen dairy research and extension
The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) signed an MoU with the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) for collaboration in research, innovation and capacity building across the dairy sector, the Agriculture Ministry said on 12 January 2026.
Summary
The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) and the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) signed a Memorandum of Understanding to collaborate on multidisciplinary research, innovation and capacity building across the dairy sector, the Agriculture Ministry said on 12 January 2026. The partnership covers dairy production, processing and value addition, with a focus on dairy farmers. The MoU was signed by Dr Raghavendra Bhatta, Deputy Director General (Animal Science), ICAR, and S. Regupathi, Executive Director (Operations), NDDB, in the presence of ICAR Director General Dr Mangi Lal Jat and NDDB Chairman Dr Meenesh Shah.
Key facts
- Parties
- ICAR and NDDB
- Scope
- Dairy production, processing, value addition; research, innovation, capacity building
- Signatories
- Dr Raghavendra Bhatta (ICAR); S. Regupathi (NDDB)
- Present
- Dr Mangi Lal Jat (DG, ICAR); Dr Meenesh Shah (Chairman, NDDB)
- Announced
- 12 January 2026
Practice MCQs 1 questions
With which body did ICAR sign an MoU in January 2026 to strengthen research and extension across the dairy sector?
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Correct answer: C — National Dairy Development Board
PIB (Agriculture): ICAR entered into an MoU with the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB).